Asian Stocks to Rise as Hike Bets Ease, Oil Climbs: Markets Wrap
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Asian equities were expected to rise after softer US jobs data reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Brent crude gained as Yemen launched an effort to retake areas controlled by the Houthis, linking market movements to regional conflict and oil-supply concerns.
Asian stocks were poised to open higher after softer US jobs data eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates. Brent crude rose as Yemen launched a bid to recapture Houthi-controlled areas.
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